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Autopsy Concludes Teen Died from Intoxication, Hypothermia

ORONO, Maine (AP)   The state medical examiner’s office said alcohol, cocaine and cold temperatures caused the death of a teenager found in a snowbank in Orono, Maine

Regulators to Look into High Bills, Service Complaints

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Utility regulars say they’ll look into Central Maine Power customer complaints about skyrocketing bills and poor service

Woman’s Death Ruled A Homicide

BOWDOINHAM, Maine (AP) _ Maine State Police say a woman was found seriously injured inside her home and then died at a hospital.

Parents Torture Little Girl To Death

STOCKTON SPRINGS, Maine (AP) _ Court documents indicate the mother and stepfather of a 10-year-old girl in Maine beat her regularly and staged a scene in the home to make it appear that her death was an accident.

Lewiston Man Arrested for Trafficking Marijuana

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  A Lewiston man has been arrested and charged with trafficking marijuana and butane hash oil manufacturing

Maine’s Chief Justice Discusses Breast Cancer, Opioid Crisis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s chief justice used her annual address to lawmakers to divulge that she’s battled breast cancer

Portland Jetport Saw Record Busy Year in 2017

Officials in Portland say the airport in the city had the busiest year in its history in 2017.

South Portland Police Locate Missing Man Near Maine Mall

South Portland police say a man who was reported missing Tuesday morning has been found safe in the area of the Maine Mall.

Board Approves Downeaster Summer Pilot Program

Railway authorities approved a pilot program for this summer that would expand Amtrak rail service for three weekends.

Lepage: More Needs to Be Done to Keep Guns From Mentally Ill

Maine Gov. Paul LePage said more needs to be done to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

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Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

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A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.

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Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

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Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.

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Red Flag Law, voter ID measure appear on Maine ballot this Election Day

Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.